Use it or lose it, Beth. I’m used to it really, so all okay, but thanks for your wishes.
The sheep off shears will have to be watched this weekend - worst case, if it blows up to serious cold, we will pen this week’s lot back in the shed where it’s warm. The ones from a week ago have acclimatised nicely and have already produced lanolin which is nature's insulator. Husband fed out our lucerne hay in big round bales so they have plenty of tucker as well as grazing.But fingers crossed all round.
I enjoy following your mind as it leaps nimbly about (much like yourself I am certain!) to focus on such a variety of topics from Nivea to ballet to your novel to Jeremy Clarkson and much more!
Particularly, I look forward to your descriptions of Tasmanian flora and fauna and the weather - so different from Canada right now! I also admire you for your tenacity about using it or losing it. Even though I know we are all in this together (with inevitable aches and pains!) I will continue to admire you for adopting The Ballet Way.
Thank you Prue and that Puppacino continues to be a delight. So Terrier Handsome! xo
Ooooh, he’s been such a little ratbag tonight. Wouldn’t settle until we finished Clarkson’s Farm. Almost as though Jeremy’s trauma with the new pub and his wheat harvest was causing HIM anxiety. TV is now off, lights on low and we’re about to head to bed and he has finally settled. First time he’s EVER been like this.
TBH, we felt for Clarkson as we know what it's like waiting for the moisture content of his crops to be just right, ready for harvest. It’s nerve-wracking as it's where heaps of your money has been invested. We’ve done barley and oats to the same effect. The difficulty for UK farmers last year was it was the wettest year in living memory… it was tragic.
Re the body? Oh lord - my ankle, which hasn’t been sore at all is now hurting when I’m bare-foot. I suspect I might have to have it mended sooner rather than later: bone-spur removed, ganglion cyst removed and a lengthening longitudonal tear in the FHL tendon sewn up. Only day surgery but 6 weeks rehab. Rather not...
Especially enjoyed the photo of you in your ballet studio, Prue, and applaud your dedication despite the various body parts that are in a stage of resistance. Do get that ankle the attention it needs before it takes the knee out with it. :(
One form of rub I don't think you mentioned, and maybe it's not a thing there, is the seasoning spread over a chicken, fish, or some other animal protein. A "spice rub" surely began its life as a verb. How it became a noun we'll never know!
The excerpt from the novel is intriguing. About how long do you spend each day on it? I so admire your commitment and imagination.
Hope the shearing is going well and the Pupinator is figuring out how to behave like a gentleman.
May the world keep rubbing each other's shoulders! There is so much negative, yet a single gesture makes the day so much better. Elizabeth's story this week, too, touches on that. Thanks for the reinforcement! ~J
So much here to nod in agreement! Who knew how much we did use the word and the action rub!
Getting to bed takes rather a long time, Denyse. :)
Sigh. Your poor body! But you keep battling on. Good on you. Another lovely update. Best of luck with the shearing in this chilly weather.
Use it or lose it, Beth. I’m used to it really, so all okay, but thanks for your wishes.
The sheep off shears will have to be watched this weekend - worst case, if it blows up to serious cold, we will pen this week’s lot back in the shed where it’s warm. The ones from a week ago have acclimatised nicely and have already produced lanolin which is nature's insulator. Husband fed out our lucerne hay in big round bales so they have plenty of tucker as well as grazing.But fingers crossed all round.
I enjoy following your mind as it leaps nimbly about (much like yourself I am certain!) to focus on such a variety of topics from Nivea to ballet to your novel to Jeremy Clarkson and much more!
Particularly, I look forward to your descriptions of Tasmanian flora and fauna and the weather - so different from Canada right now! I also admire you for your tenacity about using it or losing it. Even though I know we are all in this together (with inevitable aches and pains!) I will continue to admire you for adopting The Ballet Way.
Thank you Prue and that Puppacino continues to be a delight. So Terrier Handsome! xo
Ooooh, he’s been such a little ratbag tonight. Wouldn’t settle until we finished Clarkson’s Farm. Almost as though Jeremy’s trauma with the new pub and his wheat harvest was causing HIM anxiety. TV is now off, lights on low and we’re about to head to bed and he has finally settled. First time he’s EVER been like this.
TBH, we felt for Clarkson as we know what it's like waiting for the moisture content of his crops to be just right, ready for harvest. It’s nerve-wracking as it's where heaps of your money has been invested. We’ve done barley and oats to the same effect. The difficulty for UK farmers last year was it was the wettest year in living memory… it was tragic.
Re the body? Oh lord - my ankle, which hasn’t been sore at all is now hurting when I’m bare-foot. I suspect I might have to have it mended sooner rather than later: bone-spur removed, ganglion cyst removed and a lengthening longitudonal tear in the FHL tendon sewn up. Only day surgery but 6 weeks rehab. Rather not...
Especially enjoyed the photo of you in your ballet studio, Prue, and applaud your dedication despite the various body parts that are in a stage of resistance. Do get that ankle the attention it needs before it takes the knee out with it. :(
One form of rub I don't think you mentioned, and maybe it's not a thing there, is the seasoning spread over a chicken, fish, or some other animal protein. A "spice rub" surely began its life as a verb. How it became a noun we'll never know!
The excerpt from the novel is intriguing. About how long do you spend each day on it? I so admire your commitment and imagination.
Hope the shearing is going well and the Pupinator is figuring out how to behave like a gentleman.
May the world keep rubbing each other's shoulders! There is so much negative, yet a single gesture makes the day so much better. Elizabeth's story this week, too, touches on that. Thanks for the reinforcement! ~J